Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources

Child & Family Services in Fort Payne, Alabama. The DeKalb County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of DeKalb County. The county DHR office is the front-line entry point for: (1) reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (Child Protective Services / CPS investigation); (2) Foster Care licensing of foster homes and case management of children in DHR custody; (3) Adoption inquiries (Families 4 Alabama's

Phone: (256) 844-2700

Address: 2301 Briarwood Ave South, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35967

Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/

Good to know: DeKalb County DHR Main Number 256-844-2700 (verified 2026-04-30 via dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact). Address: 2301 Briarwood Ave South, Fort Payne, AL 35967. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To report child abuse / neglect after hours, call this main number for the county After-Hours / CPS routing line listed at dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact, or the federal Childhelp hotline 1-8

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources

How do I contact Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources?

You can call Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources at (256) 844-2700 or visit 2301 Briarwood Ave South in Fort Payne, Alabama. Their website is https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/.

What services does Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources offer?

The DeKalb County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of DeKalb County. The county DHR office is the front-line entry point for: (1) reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (Child Protective Services / CPS investigation); (2) Foster Care licensing of foster homes and case management of children in DHR custody; (3) Adoption inquiries (Families 4 Alabama's Kids); (4) Child Support Enforcement case applications, payment information, and

Are services at Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources at (256) 844-2700 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources offer services in other languages?

Call Alabama DHR - DeKalb County Department of Human Resources at (256) 844-2700 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.